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DOWNINGTON, PA — When a child in our community experiences severe trauma, the path to healing is often blocked by long waitlists and insurmountable financial barriers. For Chester County residents, …
Local Non-Profit Founder Leslie Holt Named “Social Impact Hero” for Transforming Youth Mental Health Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County ACEs Coalition marked its 10th anniversary after training nearly 14,000 people over the past decade to recognize childhood trauma and its effects, reflecting …
Chester County Trauma Coalition Marks Decade of Community Work Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has enacted a law requiring county veterans affairs personnel to receive additional training in trauma-informed care, military sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, …
Pennsylvania Enacts Veterans Trauma Training Law Read More
HAVERTOWN, PA — Because Organization will host “Victims Deserve More” on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Haverford High School, bringing together leaders in victim advocacy, …
Victims Deserve More: A Unified Look at Crisis, Trauma, and Justice Reform Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency highlighted major strides in reducing gun violence, expanding victim support, and strengthening community safety this …
Holiday Spotlight on Safety: Pennsylvania Showcases Big Gains in Fighting Violence Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — Students who speak Spanish more often and experience more violence tend to have lower GPAs, according to a new study led by Dr. Vanesa Mora Ringle, a …
Study Finds Complex Links Between Language Use, Trauma, and Academic Outcomes for Latine Students Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Volunteers for Ukraine (VfU) has announced the launch of Project Uplift, a groundbreaking initiative designed to combat the widespread mental health challenges facing children impacted by the …
Volunteers for Ukraine Launches Project Uplift to Support Mental Health of Ukrainian Youth Read More